Former Brazil, Atletico Madrid and Chelsea defender Filipe Luis mentioned Thursday he’ll retire on the finish of the season, that means he’ll probably play his final sport for Flamengo on Sunday on the Maracana Stadium. The 38-year-old left again made the choice after enjoying via a number of accidents this yr.
Luis mentioned in a video revealed in his membership’s social media channels that he wished to play till age 45, “but unfortunately that is not possible.” His probably final match might be towards Cuiabá within the penultimate spherical of the Brazilian league. If Flamengo reaches the final spherical with an opportunity on the title, Luis may additionally play a match at Sao Paulo. The Rio de Janeiro membership is at present in fourth place, three factors behind chief Palmeiras.
“I promised to myself that I would make the decision to stop if I could not play in a high level. Flamengo deserves someone up to its standards, someone who can play 70 matches a year and fights for a place in the starting team in a fair way,” Luis mentioned. “I came back to Brazil to play for Flamengo, and since I can’t play for Flamengo I would rather retire and start a new challenge.”
Luis has repeatedly mentioned he’ll pursue a profession as a coach or group govt when his enjoying profession ends. Luis began his skilled profession in 2003 with Brazilian membership Figueirense. He had a quick spell at Real Madrid Castilla, joined Deportivo La Coruña in 2006 and signed with Atletico Madrid in 2010.
He performed with the Colchoneros for 5 seasons in his first stint. He joined Chelsea in 2014 for one season, after which returned to Atletico Madrid. Luis has performed for his boyhood membership Flamengo since 2019. Luis received the Europa League twice with Atletico Madrid, and the Spanish League in 2013. He received the Premier League in his solely season with Chelsea.
Flamengo received the Copa Libertadores in 2019 and 2022 with Luis, who additionally received the Brazilian league twice. Luis performed for Brazil within the 2018 World Cup and received the 2019 Copa America with the squad.
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